Erik Bordeleau
The Game of “Go”
From Ancient Chinese Philosophy to Modern Computation (and back)
Workshop
Format
Workshop
Event information
Together, we will play the board game "Go". Deeply rooted in the cosmopolitan wisdom of ancient Chinese philosophy, it offers numerous strategic teachings for our contemporary world. Through hands-on gameplay, insights into ancient Chinese philosophy, and stimulating discussions, we will learn the fundamentals of the game and uncover hidden connections between ancient Chinese philosophy and modern computation. Regardless of your level of experience, this workshop promises an exciting adventure!
Short biography
Erik Bordeleau is a philosopher and cultural theorist. He works as a researcher at NOVA University in Lisbon, and is co-founder of The Sphere, a web 3.0 regenerative commons for the live arts. He has published on a varieties of topics from political philosophy and contemporary art to blockchain cultures, finance and media theory, and has worked for many years on the mode of existence of gods, spirits and ghosts in East Asian cinema. He enjoys playing chess, but prefers the discreet (and discrete) charm of the game of Go.Location
Location
SCHOOL OF SURVIVAL, Hall for Contemporary Art
Language
English
Information for participants
The so-called SURVIVAL PASS, which can be obtained free of charge on request when you first enter the exhibition, allows unlimited free access to the exhibition and participation in the SCHOOL OF SURVIVAL.
Prior registration is not required. Once the 35 slots for the SCHOOL OF SURVIVAL are filled, the course is considered full. Please arrive on time accordingly. For group visits with more than 8 people, we kindly request prior arrangement via besuch@deichtorhallen.de.
All offerings of the SCHOOL OF SURVIVAL can be attended without prior knowledge. Materials will be provided on-site unless otherwise specified. Feel free to bring personal materials that are important to you for the workshop.